Avon High junior scores perfect 36 on ACT

An Avon High School junior has earned the highest possible ACT Composite score of 36, according to a news release.

Cade Grant achieved the feat on his first attempt at the test, and credited studying using the ACT workbook and practicing often to achieve the high score.

Nationally, while the actual number of students earning the top score varies from year-to-year, on average, less than one-tenth of 1 percent of students who take the ACT earn the top score, the release said.

Cade is the second student this year at Avon High to receive the perfect score, and the fourth in the past 21 years.

Other students include:Madeline DiFilippo, Cassandra Horton and Drew Horton.

“I was incredibly surprised to hear I got a 36,” Cade said. “I wanted to at least get a 32 to beat my dad’s score.”

In addition to his dedication to his schoolwork which includes taking four Advanced Placement courses — economics, language arts, chemistry and calculus — his high school activities include being a member of the golf team, Junior Statesmen of America, orchestra, Avon Electric Orchestra and Academic Challenge.

His interests outside the classroom include golf and playing bass guitar, according to the release.